This traditional popular back street pub is sited in a quiet road within the suburb of Plaistow, just off Burnt Ash Lane. There is a strong community presence and pride in this historic venue, which serves the local area and is popularly known as "The Fred".

Re-opened under new management on 15th May 2025 following a short closure for refurbishment. Cask ales are still from Greene King.

The present Victorian building was revamped in the 1930s to provide two bars at the front, but the partition between the bars has been removed and the front bar is now one open plan area. At one time there must have been an off-sales compartment between the two parts, as indicated by the double doorway at the front of the building. There was also a back bar, distinct in its 1930s design, with a glazed advertising pane. This still retains the original blue tiled fireplaces at either end of the bar.

Listed under the CAMRA London Pubs Group (on their London Local Inventory) as having an interior of local historic interest.

The back garden is paved and is popular in warmer weather with table sets plus other seating. There are flower troughs plus hanging baskets and pots along with a large sycamore tree in one corner.

The Green Chain Walk passes by the premises, providing a convenient stopping point for walkers.

"Prince Frederick" is unique as a British pub name and commemorates the eldest son of King George II (and father of King George III). Born in 1707, he was the Prince of Wales from 1729 until his sudden death in 1751, allegedly from being hit by a cricket ball. As a patron of the arts, he popularised "Rule, Britannia!" by Thomas Arne in 1740.

Previously in 2024, there was a spirited campaign to prevent this pub from being sold off by Greene King: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24614277.prince-frederick-pub-sundridge-community-fights-closure/